Our client, a leading automotive motor factor business with nationwide branches, is seeking an experienced Parts Advisor to join their busy South Bristol distribution centre.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled motor trade professional to develop their career within a reputable company recognised as one of the top 25 "Sunday Times Best Big Companies to Work For". The role offers excellent earning potential, flexible working arrangements, and comprehensive training.
Benefits as a Parts Advisor:
* Competitive starting salary from £13.52 per hour, negotiable based on experience
* Bonuses and performance-related incentives
* Hybrid working arrangement after probation (2 days in the office, 3 days at home)
* Full in-house and manufacturer-approved training programmes
* 33 days of annual leave, including bank holidays, with increasing entitlement over service
* Access to "Perks at Work" discounts, staff purchase schemes, and cycle to work scheme
* Company pension scheme and life assurance
* Career progression opportunities within a recognised industry leader
Duties as a Parts Advisor:
* Support Mobile Vehicle Technicians by ensuring availability of correct automotive parts for repair jobs
* Accurately price parts and process credits for returned or unwanted items
* Manage stock levels and monitor inventory on company vans
* Maintain excellent communication with customers and internal teams
* Use electronic parts catalogue systems daily to identify and order parts
* Assist with stock control, reordering, and stock reconciliation
* Ensure high levels of customer service and professional communication at all times
Requirements as a Parts Advisor:
* Recent or current experience working within automotive parts sales or parts support roles
* Previous experience in motor factors, dealership parts departments, or similar environments preferred
* Strong communication and telephone skills
* Basic IT literacy, specifically with electronic parts catalogues or stock management systems
* Evidence of customer relationship management and development skills
* UK driving licence is highly advantageous but not essential
* Ability to commute to South Bristol within a reasonable distance
* Willingness to work full-time in the office for the first 3 months, transitioning to hybrid working thereafter
If you are eager to advance your career as a Parts Advisor within a supportive and forward-thinking organisation, this is an opportunity worth exploring.
Contact Josh Buck, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Bristol and Somerset today to discover more about this Parts Advisor role